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Main idea: Fear God, and do what seems best.  Remember the GospelSeek to please the LordExamine your heartGet wisdomCommit your works to the LordKnow the limits of your decisions...

Think carefully about God’s angerRighteous and holy anger is…Heed the warning about a fool’s angerIt is out of control (Proverbs 12:16; 29:11)It is reckless (14:16-17)It looks fo...

Dan Jarms preaches from Proverbs about the value of hard work and how it is a testimony to a fallen world.  Main idea: Godly diligence produces blessing now and a testimony to Christ in a fallen world.  ...

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. —Paul, the murderer of Christians. With extremely rare excep...

Main Idea: Listen to wisdom to avoid regret and find deep and enduring satisfaction in life with God. Wisdom is for all (Proverbs 8:1-3)Wisdom is noble (Proverbs 8:4-11)Wisdom is beneficial (Proverbs 8:12-21)...

Main idea: Guard your heart from the deadly deception of sexual sin. Listen to WisdomPsalm 119:9Watch where your heart goesProverbs 4:23Romans 13:13...

Do you want to see the reality of new people trusting Christ and at the same time developing closer personal relationships in the church? I do. My heart aches for Christ to be glorified this way. Healthy churches grow bigger ...

Big idea: Build a foundation for future disciples to stand strong in their faith. Live out a sincere faith.Teach the Scriptures faithfully. ...

Big idea: Four ways to imitate Barnabas so that people can see that you belong to Jesus Christ. Anchor in the resurrectionLive generouslyDiscern the grace of God in peopleBe an encourager...

Churchwide InitiativesFaith in Five: Every person within a five-minute drive knows where we are and what we are about as a church.Next-Generation Facility: Renovate and retrofi...

Three Categories of Forgiveness and Reconciliation Reconciliation not neededReconciliation requiredReconciliation not possible Main idea: Cultivate a forgiving disposition to keep a path to relational r...

Goals of Christ Honoring Communication Mutual UnderstandingUnityPeace Main Idea: Four Essentials of Godly Communication Be Honest; don’t’ deceive...

Main Idea: Five essential character qualities of an effective peacemaker HumilityGentlenessPatienceLoving ForbearanceDiligence Application Evaluate the ConflictMa...

Introduction: Useless attempts at inner peaceReasons for inner turmoilMain Idea: Three pursuits for those who experience inner peace with God Subdue prideStop ...

Introduction: Worry about how people can hurt you Worry about people’s approval Big Idea: Fear God more and you will fear people less. Resu...

Context: “Therefore”Working class concerns Worry and its damage Good news for disciples Main Idea: Free yourself from worry and you will be freed up to wholeheartedly pursue wha...

Main Idea: Four steps to find and maintain peace amidst the troubles and conflicts of life ...

Comments I made in a sermon about the TV series The Chosen have sparked some interest here at Faith Bible Church. Garry Morgan helped us with some excellent correspondence on the writing and production of The Chosen ...

Main Idea: Be confident of the life you have in Christ so that you would not doubt and despair of the wickedness in this world. Be confident in Christ’s protectionJohn 17:12Joh...

Keep believing in Christ and you can be confident that you have eternal life in Him (5:13)Keep believing in Christ and you can be confident that God hears your prayers (5:14-17)If you ask according to his will (5:14-15)...

Main Idea: Dismantle unbelief and doubt by receiving the assuring testimony of God about His Gospel. Be assured by the unfailing external testimony.Be assured by the unfailing internal testimony.“The Spirit himself ...

Main Idea: Christian, you must keep loving each other like Christ because your God is love. Keep loving one anotherConsider your nature and God’s natureConsider how The Father manifested his loveLove...

Main Idea: Test every messenger and their message to guard their influence in your life. Introduction The top things I listen to/watch most…. Be discerning—false prophets are already out thereExamine...

“It is with respect to the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you this day.” Acts 24:21 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the greatest courage-building truths in the Bible. The Apostle Paul ri...

Introduction What is the resurrection of Jesus Christ? (Acts 2:22-23, 31-33)What does the resurrection of Jesus Christ bring? (Acts 3:17-26)What does the resurrection of Jesus Christ mean? (Acts 4:1-12)...

Main Idea: Love fellow Christians like Christ, and you will display supernatural evidence of God’s work of salvation. Remember Christ’s original message (1 John 3:11)John 13The Apostle Paul...

Main Idea: Correctly understand sin to clarify those who are truly Christians and motivate you to purify yourself from sin. Consider the practice of sinConsider the severity and source of sinRemember why Chri...

Main Idea: Purify yourself in preparation for Christ’s return. Introduction: Abide in ChristContinuing to trustContinuing to take in God’s WordContinuing to prayContinuing to obey...

Main Idea: Cling to Him who is eternal and reject the “world” that is passing away 1. Cling to Him who is eternal (2:12-14) Realities to treasure: Forgiveness Fellowship Faithfulness Vict...

Main Idea: John gives three manifestations of a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ that assures the heart of a true Christian. Keep His CommandsJohn 14:23-24a Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he w...

Introduction: God is light Life giving (John 8:12)IlluminatingHolyPurifying Three conditions for complete joy and fellowship with God and his people Walk in the lig...